How to pronounce shortages
Say it like SHOR-tuh-juz. Shortages has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOR).
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- SHOR
- tuh
- juz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shortages pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- juzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of shortages
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHAW-tuh-juz.
What does shortages mean?
- plural of shortage How to pronounce shortage
Questions about saying shortages
How do you pronounce shortages?
Say SHOR-tuh-juz. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɔrtədʒəz/. In British English it is /ˈʃɔːtədʒəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shortages?
Shortages has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOR). Broken into parts: SHOR · tuh · juz.
Is shortages pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈʃɔːtədʒəz/ (SHAW-tuh-juz).